Living a Nordic Life

Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.

From my home in southern Norway I'd love to share my Nordic lifestyle, cooking and surroundings with you, and show you how I have discovered that you don't need to live in Norway to enjoy and embrace a Nordic lifestyle and way of living.

Love Autumn Like You're Nordic

Autumn is beauty itself, but I haven't always felt like that. It was not an instant love affair, I had to learn it. Do you feel the same?

Fiona McKinna

Aug 30, 20224 min read

Shopping in a Norwegian Supermarket

Supermarkets in other countries are always exciting. Would you like to join me on a virtual shopping trip to a Norwegian supermarket?

Fiona McKinna

Aug 5, 20225 min read

Edvard Munch, A Less Tortured Side to the Artist

Edvard Munch is one of Norway's most celebrated artists for his striking and memorable art. There is much more to him than the Scream

Fiona McKinna

Jul 26, 20225 min read

A Journey Through Scandinavian Street Food

You don't always think of Scandinavia when you think of street food, but it's a BIG thing. Join me on a journey through Scandi streetfood

Fiona McKinna

Jul 20, 20224 min read

Norway Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know

10 things the travel guides don't tell you about Norway and Norwegian culture.

Fiona McKinna

Jul 12, 20223 min read

7 Ways To Experience Scandinavia at Home

Bring a little piece of Scandinavia to your everyday.

Fiona McKinna

Jun 26, 20223 min read

Gardening for Wildlife

Gardening for wildlife is great and benefits your garden in huge ways. It's fun for us as gardeners and can be done in the smallest space.

Fiona McKinna

May 3, 20225 min read

How to Enjoy Easter like a Norwegian

For many people in Norway Easter is fairly low key. It is a time for relaxing with family and friends, making the most of the new warmer...

Fiona McKinna

Apr 15, 20223 min read

Den Utedo

Den utedo is a mysterious word for those of us new in Norway, but it's a well loved and essential building that is easily recognisable

Fiona McKinna

Feb 8, 20223 min read

Janteloven, The Unwritten Scandinavian Law

Janteloven (Jante's Law) is an unwritten set of "rules" that have been influencing and guiding some Nordic values for decades

Fiona McKinna

Feb 1, 20225 min read

A Deep Appreciation of Craftsmanship

In Scandinavia there's a deep appreciation of quality workmanship, but it's not the only place. We can help keep these precious skills alive

Fiona McKinna

Dec 20, 20213 min read

How To Have a Nordic Christmas

Christmas in Scandinavia is magical with snow, beautiful decor and delicious. Here is how you can welcome that into your holiday time too.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 1, 20215 min read

Vintage Book Christmas Cracker Tutorial

Christmas crackers are fun, but this unique and creative table gift idea will delight and enchant your guests.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 28, 20213 min read

Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe

Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you

Fiona McKinna

Oct 26, 20215 min read

10 Norwegian Finds to Carry Home

Let's daydream for a moment about travelling once again. This fun post is about the things I'd bring home from Norway if I was a visitor

Fiona McKinna

Oct 12, 20214 min read

10 Reasons to Enjoy Friluftsliv

Getting outside can sometimes feel like a real chore, but I am here to offer a little gentle encouragement to you to enjoy the fresh air

Fiona McKinna

Sep 17, 20214 min read

Accidentally Organic

Our road to being organic has been one we have stumbled upon rather than deliberately taken, but even small steps makes a difference

Fiona McKinna

Aug 31, 20214 min read

Tin Can Bowling Game Tutorial

Tin can bowling is a fun game for all ages that an be made from a few items you would normally throw in the bin

Fiona McKinna

Aug 25, 20212 min read

Bærtur, the Annual Nordic Berry Picking

The bærtur is a special Scandinavian activity that takes place in summer and autumn. It's the famous berry trip

Fiona McKinna

Aug 11, 20214 min read

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

Rulltårta is a favourite cake in Sweden. They even have a special day to celebrate it. My recipe combines another Swedish fave - coffee

Fiona McKinna

Aug 6, 20213 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Love Autumn Like You're Nordic

Shopping in a Norwegian Supermarket

Edvard Munch, A Less Tortured Side to the Artist

A Journey Through Scandinavian Street Food

Norway Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know

7 Ways To Experience Scandinavia at Home

Gardening for Wildlife

How to Enjoy Easter like a Norwegian

Den Utedo

Janteloven, The Unwritten Scandinavian Law

A Deep Appreciation of Craftsmanship

How To Have a Nordic Christmas

Vintage Book Christmas Cracker Tutorial

Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe

10 Norwegian Finds to Carry Home

10 Reasons to Enjoy Friluftsliv

Accidentally Organic

Tin Can Bowling Game Tutorial

Bærtur, the Annual Nordic Berry Picking

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

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